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Overall
B+
Matriculation B+
Academics A-
Extracurriculars B+
Community C
Reviews B+
Founded in 1903, Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School is a college-preparatory school serving boarding and day students in grades 6-12. Challenging academics are offered in classes of 16 or fewer students, with honors and Advanced Placement courses available. Located on a 1400-acre campus in the north Georgia mountains only 2 hours from Atlanta, students may also pursue arts, athletic, and outdoor programs. This year's students come from 11 states and 49 countries. Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church(USA), the school's motto is, 'Work, Study, Worship'.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$72250
Enrollment
675
International Students
44%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
58%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:7
Endowment
$55 millions
AP
18
Average SAT Score
1178
Average ACT Score
29
Class Size
12
Boarding %
65

Matriculation

Matriculation

(2022)
Ranking University/College Students
#9 Duke University 1
#14 Vanderbilt University 4
#23 University of Michigan 1
#25 Carnegie Mellon University 1
#27 University of Southern California 1
#28 New York University 1
#28 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1
#36 University of California: Irvine 1
#38 Georgia Institute of Technology 5
#38 University of California: Davis 1
#38 University of Texas at Austin 1
#48 University of Georgia 2
#49 Northeastern University 2
#49 Purdue University 1
#49 Villanova University 1
#57 University of Pittsburgh 1
#59 Syracuse University 1
LAC #13 Hamilton College 1
#68 Texas A&M University 1
#68 University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1
#75 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1
#94 Hampden-Sydney College 1
Auburn University 1
#103 Loyola University Chicago 1
#103 University of California: Santa Cruz 1
#103 University of South Florida 2
#104 University of Tennessee: Knoxville 1
#122 Chapman University 1
#124 Randolph College 1
#137 University of Alabama 1
LAC #28 Harvey Mudd College 1
#147 Wittenberg University 1
SUNY University at Albany 1
#182 Belmont University 3
#202 University of North Carolina at Wilmington 1
#219 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 1
#234 Bellarmine University 1
#234 Georgia State University 3
#234 University of Hartford 3
LAC #50 Dickinson College 1
LAC #50 The University of the South 1
#263 Western Carolina University 2
#299 Shenandoah University 1
LAC #61 Gettysburg College 2
#317 Concordia University Wisconsin 1
Berry College 3
Brenau University 1
Columbia International University 1
Georgia College and State University 1
Georgia Southern University 1
Kennesaw State University 1
Lees-McRae College 1
Mars Hill University 1
Montreat College 1
Oglethorpe University 2
Salem State University 1
Savannah College of Art and Design 1
Tennessee State University 1
University of North Georgia 5
Young Harris College 3
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2019-2023 2018-2022 2021 2020 2015-2019 Total
All schools 115 88 21 30 56
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1 1
#3 Yale University 1 admitted 1 + 1 admitted 3
#3 Stanford University 1 admitted 1 + 1 3
#7 Johns Hopkins University 1 admitted 1 + 1 admitted 3
#7 University of Pennsylvania 1 admitted 1 + 2
#10 Northwestern University 1 admitted 1 + 1 admitted 3
#10 Duke University 1 admitted 1 + 1 admitted 3
#12 Dartmouth College 1 admitted 1 + 1 3
#13 Vanderbilt University 1 admitted 1 + 1 admitted 3
#15 Rice University 1 admitted 1 + 1 admitted 3
#17 Cornell University 1 admitted 1 + 1 admitted 3
#18 University of Notre Dame 1 admitted 1
#18 Columbia University 1 admitted 1 admitted 2
#20 University of California: Berkeley 1 admitted 1 + 1 3
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1 admitted 1 + 1 1 admitted 4
#22 Georgetown University 1 admitted 1 + 2 4
#22 Emory University 1 admitted 1 + 1 1 admitted 4
#22 Carnegie Mellon University 1 admitted 1 + 1 admitted 3
#25 University of Virginia 1 admitted 1 admitted 2
#25 University of Southern California 1 admitted 1 + 1 admitted 3
#25 New York University 1 admitted 1 + 1 1 1 admitted 5
#29 University of Michigan 1 admitted 1
#29 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1 admitted 1 + 1 4 1 admitted 8
#29 Wake Forest University 1 admitted 1 + 1 admitted 3
#29 University of Florida 1 admitted 1 2
#32 Tufts University 1 admitted 1 + 2
#32 University of California: Santa Barbara 1 admitted 1 + 1 admitted 3
#34 University of California: Irvine 1 admitted 1 + 1 admitted 3
#34 University of California: San Diego 1 admitted 1 + 1 1 1 admitted 5
#36 University of Rochester 1 admitted 1 + 2
#36 Boston College 1 admitted 1 + 1 admitted 3
#38 University of California: Davis 1 admitted 1 + 1 1 1 admitted 5
#38 University of Texas at Austin 1 admitted 1 + 1 admitted 3
#38 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 admitted 1 + 1 admitted 3
#41 Boston University 1 admitted 1 + 1 1 admitted 4
#44 Tulane University 1 admitted 1 + 1 admitted 3
#44 Case Western Reserve University 1 admitted 1 + 1 admitted 3
#44 Brandeis University 1 admitted 1 + 1 admitted 3
#44 Northeastern University 1 admitted 1 + 1 1 admitted 4
#44 Georgia Institute of Technology 1 admitted 1 2
#49 University of Georgia 1 admitted 1 1 3
#51 Purdue University 1 admitted 1 + 1 1 admitted 4
#51 Lehigh University 1 admitted 1 + 1 1 admitted 4
#51 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 admitted 1 + 1 admitted 3
#51 Villanova University 1 admitted 1 + 2
#55 University of Miami 1 admitted 1 + 1 1 admitted 4
#55 University of Washington 1 admitted 1 2
#55 Pepperdine University 1 admitted 1 + 1 admitted 3
#55 Florida State University 1 admitted 1 + 1 admitted 3
#62 George Washington University 1 admitted 1 + 2
#62 University of Pittsburgh 1 admitted 1 admitted 2
#62 Syracuse University 1 admitted 1 + 1 admitted 3
#62 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1 admitted 1
#67 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1 admitted 1 + 2
#67 University of Connecticut 1 admitted 1 + 1 admitted 3
#67 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1 admitted 1 + 1 admitted 3
#72 North Carolina State University 1 admitted 2 3
#72 Indiana University Bloomington 1 admitted 1 + 1 admitted 3
#72 Fordham University 1 admitted 1 + 2
#72 American University 1 admitted 1 + 1 1 4
#72 Southern Methodist University 1 admitted 1 + 1 admitted 3
#77 Clemson University 1 admitted 1 + 1 1 admitted 4
#77 Baylor University 1 admitted 1 + 2
#77 Loyola Marymount University 1 admitted 1 + 2
#77 Michigan State University 1 admitted 1 + 2
#77 SUNY University at Stony Brook 1 admitted 1 admitted 2
#83 Marquette University 1 admitted 1 + 1 admitted 3
#83 University of Iowa 1 admitted 1
#89 University of Delaware 1 admitted 1 + 2
#89 Howard University 1 admitted 1 + 1 1 4
#89 Elon University 1 admitted 1 + 2 4
#89 Colorado School of Mines 1 admitted 1 + 2
#89 Texas Christian University 1 admitted 1 + 1 admitted 3
#89 SUNY University at Buffalo 1 admitted 1 + 1 1 1 admitted 5
#97 University of South Florida 1 admitted 1 2
#97 Clark University 1 admitted 1 + 1 admitted 3
#97 University of Illinois at Chicago 1 admitted 1 + 2
#97 University of San Diego 1 admitted 1 + 2
#97 Auburn University 1 admitted 1 + 2
#105 Drexel University 1 admitted 1 + 1 3
#105 University of San Francisco 1 admitted 1 + 2
#105 Miami University: Oxford 1 admitted 1 + 1 admitted 3
#105 University of Oregon 1 admitted 1
#105 Rochester Institute of Technology 1 admitted 1
#105 Saint Louis University 1 admitted 1
#105 University of Denver 1 admitted 1 + 1 admitted 3
#105 University of Arizona 1 admitted 1 + 2
#105 University of Utah 1 admitted 1
#115 University of South Carolina: Columbia 1 admitted 1 + 2
#115 Loyola University Chicago 1 admitted 1 admitted 2
#121 Arizona State University 1 admitted 1
#121 Temple University 1 admitted 1 + 1 3
#121 Chapman University 1 admitted 1 + 1 3
#127 Illinois Institute of Technology 1 admitted 1
#127 University of Dayton 1 admitted 1 2
#127 Samford University 1 admitted 1 + 2
#137 University of Kentucky 1 admitted 1
#137 Seton Hall University 1 admitted 1 + 2
#137 Seattle University 1 admitted 1 + 2
#137 DePaul University 1 admitted 1 + 2
#137 University of Tulsa 1 admitted 1
#137 University of Alabama 1 admitted 1 + 2
#151 Simmons University 1 admitted 1 + 2
#151 University of Cincinnati 1 admitted 1
#176 Catholic University of America 1 admitted 1
#182 SUNY University at Albany 1 admitted 1 + 1 3
University of Tennessee: Knoxville 1 admitted 1 + 1 3
University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1 admitted 1 + 2
University of Maryland: College Park 1 admitted 1 + 2
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 admitted 1 + 1 1 admitted 4
University of Colorado Boulder 1 admitted 1 + 1 admitted 3
University of California: Santa Cruz 1 admitted 1 admitted 2
Rutgers University 1 admitted 1 + 1 1 admitted 4
Penn State University Park 1 admitted 1 + 2 1 admitted 5
Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 admitted 1 admitted 2
Iowa State University 1 admitted 1 + 2
College of William and Mary 1 admitted 1 + 2
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2019-2023 2018-2022 2021 2020 2015-2019 Total
All schools 31 30 4 1 16
#1 Williams College 1 admitted 1 + 2
#3 Pomona College 1 admitted 1 + 2
#4 Swarthmore College 1 admitted 1 + 1 admitted 3
#5 Wellesley College 1 admitted 1 + 1 admitted 3
#6 Bowdoin College 1 admitted 1 + 1 admitted 3
#9 Carleton College 1 1
#9 Davidson College 1 admitted 1
#9 United States Naval Academy 1 admitted 1
#11 Middlebury College 1 admitted 1 + 1 admitted 3
#11 Washington and Lee University 1 admitted 1 + 1 admitted 3
#15 Grinnell College 1 admitted 1 + 2
#15 Hamilton College 1 admitted 1 + 2
#17 Colby College 1 1
#18 Wesleyan University 1 admitted 1 + 2
#18 University of Richmond 1 admitted 1 + 2
#25 Bates College 1 admitted 1 + 1 admitted 3
#26 Berea College 1 admitted 1 + 2
#27 Colorado College 1 admitted 1 + 2
#31 Kenyon College 1 admitted 1 + 2
#31 Bryn Mawr College 1 admitted 1 + 1 admitted 3
#36 Mount Holyoke College 1 admitted 1 + 1 admitted 3
#37 Occidental College 1 admitted 1 + 2
#39 Trinity College 1 admitted 1 + 1 admitted 3
#39 Lafayette College 1 admitted 1 + 1 admitted 3
#45 Furman University 1 admitted 1 + 1 3
#45 Union College 1 1
#45 DePauw University 1 admitted 1 + 2
#51 The University of the South 1 admitted 1 + 1 1 admitted 4
#51 Dickinson College 1 admitted 1 + 2
#55 Connecticut College 1 admitted 1 + 2
#55 Centre College 1 admitted 1 + 2
#61 Gettysburg College 1 admitted 1 + 1 admitted 3
Oberlin College 1 admitted 1 + 2
soka university of america 1 admitted 1
Franklin & Marshall College 1 admitted 1 + 1 admitted 3
United States Military Academy 1 admitted 1 + 1 admitted 3

AP Scores

(2020-2021)
Number of students took AP test
157
Number of tests taken
393
5%
9%
8%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

AP

(18)
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Environmental Science
French Language and Culture
Spanish Language and Culture
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Environmental Science
French Language and Culture
Spanish Language and Culture
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Macroeconomics
United States History
Chinese Language and Culture
Physics 1
Physics 2
Statistics
Studio Art: 2-D Design
Psychology
Computer Science A
Comparative Government and Politics
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Sports

(12)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
American Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
American Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(14)
Global Awareness Panel
Inclusion Initiative
Community Service Club
Wellness Initiative
French Club Mandarin Club
Spanish Club
Global Awareness Panel
Inclusion Initiative
Community Service Club
Wellness Initiative
French Club Mandarin Club
Spanish Club
National Art Honor Society
Model United Nations
Philosophy Club
Culinary Club
Chess Club
Book Club
Creative Writing Club
Spirit Squad
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Arts

(9)
Dance
Music
Piano
Production
Theater
Film Production
Dance
Music
Piano
Production
Theater
Film Production
Graphic Design
Studio Art
Design
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School Link

Contact Info

www.rabungap.org/china
339 Nacoochee Drive, Rabun Gap, GA 30568
706-746-7720
admissions@rabungap.org
Georgia

Basic Info

Co-ed
Boarding Grades: 7-12
Rural
IB: No
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1903
Campus Size: 1400 acres
Boarding Rate: 65%
Religious Affiliation: Other

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype, On Campus, International Admission Visits
Other Accepted Scores: ISEE, TOEFL Jr, ITEP, iELTS
School Code:
TOEFL: 8534
SSAT: 5974
ISEE: 112460
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Frequently Ask Questions about Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School

Tell me a bit about Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School.
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School is Co-ed private boarding school located in Georgia, US. It was founded 1903 , and currently has about 675 students, 44.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit www.rabungap.org/china.
Does Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School have rigorous academic requirements?
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School is offering 18 AP courses.

In recent years, 9 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School also have 58% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 8.57% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 3.81% go to top 25, and about 0.95% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, TOEFL for international students, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School in 2024 is $72,250 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@rabungap.org .
Where is Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School located?
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School is located in the State of Georgia of USA.
How popular is Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School is among the most popular schools, within top 125 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School has been favorited by 216 users.
How to start with an application with Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School’s official site: www.rabungap.org/china or call them at 706-746-7720.
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Yes, here are few: Tallulah Falls School, Riverside Preparatory Academy and Asheville School.

What is the FindingSchool rating for Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School?
The overall rating for Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School is B+.

The section ratings of Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School are:
B+ for Matriculation
A- for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
C for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews

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